Jennifer A. Savage
About Jennifer A. Savage
Jennifer A. Savage is a Partner at Schneider Smeltz Spieth Bell LLP, specializing in estate planning and related legal areas for over 30 years. She provides practical counsel to multigenerational families and has received recognition for her contributions to the field, including being selected for the 2024 Ohio Super Lawyers List.
Work at Schneider Smeltz Spieth Bell LLP
Jennifer A. Savage has served as a Partner at Schneider Smeltz Spieth Bell LLP since 2016. In her role, she provides practical counsel to multigenerational families, focusing on their unique risk tolerance and family dynamics. Her work involves collaboration with an advisory team to address the comprehensive needs of high net worth families. The firm is located in the Cleveland/Akron, Ohio area, where she has contributed to the firm's reputation in trusts and estates, taxation, and business law.
Education and Expertise
Jennifer A. Savage holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Managerial Studies, cum laude, from Rice University, where she studied from 1984 to 1987. She later earned her Doctor of Law (J.D.), cum laude, from Case Western Reserve University from 1987 to 1990. With over 30 years of experience in sophisticated estate planning, she specializes in trusts and estates, taxation, and business law, providing tailored advice to her clients.
Background
Before joining Schneider Smeltz Spieth Bell LLP, Jennifer A. Savage worked at several law firms. She practiced as an Attorney at Walter | Haverfield LLP for one year from 2014 to 2015. Prior to that, she spent 17 years at Thompson Hine LLP from 1996 to 2013 and six years at Brouse McDowell, LPA from 1990 to 1996. Her extensive background in law has equipped her with the skills necessary to address complex estate planning matters.
Achievements
Jennifer A. Savage has been recognized for her contributions to the field of estate planning. She was quoted in a Forbes article discussing estate planning opportunities related to low IRS interest rates. In 2024, she was selected for the Ohio Super Lawyers List, highlighting her expertise and reputation in the legal community. Additionally, she published an article in Crain's Cleveland 2020 Estate Planning Edition titled 'The Inside Scoop on Choosing an Estate Planning Lawyer.' In 2022, she received the University Hospitals Distinguished Advisor Award for her community leadership and commitment.